By Kevin Wilson: CNJ staff writer Things are moving slowly on fixing the Hull Street overpass, City Manager Joe Thomas said, but he said at least things are moving in the right direction. Thomas and Clovis Mayor Gayla Brumfield led the discussion during Thursday’s City Commission meeting, nearly one week removed from a meeting about […]

By Walter Williams: Syndicated Columnist Since allegations of oil company price-gouging has become topical, let’s look at real price manipulation. Suppose a dairy farmer wants to sell a gallon of milk for 25 cents less than his competitors. Would you want him fined or jailed? Federal Milk Marketing Orders would do just that. Americans pay […]

By David Arkin After more than 20 years of use, officials in the Melrose school district think it’s about time the bleachers in its gymnasium get replaced. And two local lawmakers agree. Sen. Stuart Ingle, R-Portales, and Rep. Jose Campos, D-Santa Rosa, are putting their support behind a capital outlay request that would provide the […]